From Sam James’ blog

Sam James auditioned for “The Voice” for Season 2, but was not selected during his blind audition. Now, he is back and determined to prove himself. You can follow Sam on Twitter@SamJamesMusic.

Excerpts from his blog:

Getting ready for my blind audition: Well, after all the auditions, call backs, emails, phone calls and sleepless nights I am back here in Los Angeles for my blind audition on Season 3 of “The Voice!” Amazing. I honestly didn’t think I would be back here so soon. … It is hard not to remember the past as I sit here waiting to head over to the big stage at Universal. Will someone turn around this time? Will I HAVE TO GO HOME FEELING DEFEATED YET AGAIN? I know I have grown as an artist since Season 2, but there are still those questions racing through my head.

I really want to prove to myself, my family and my friends that I can do this ... I can be “The Voice.” My whole life has been building up to this moment and I have it in my head that I am NOT going to let those four big red chairs get the best of me this time. Last year I was nervous, but this year I am back with a whole new attitude. I am ready to do this.

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Team Adam!!! Unreal! I can’t believe this went how I had planned. I am so excited and honored to now be able to say that I AM PART OF TEAM ADAM! It feels so crazy to say that. I was a little bit nervous before I went on, but as soon as I reached the stage I tried to be calm and deliver the song the best I could. It was a good feeling to take a song like “Imagine” and make someone like Adam Levine take notice and turn around for me.

An even better feeling ... going backstage to see my Mom, girlfriend, and best friend there in tears because I finally made a team. I am not going to lie ... I cried a little bit, too. It has been a long journey in this crazy music business and to make such amazing headway with one song means the world to me and my family. They have been with me through everything and gave me the strength to do this for a second time!

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Watching the premier: Wow. Unreal. It has been so fun watching everyone’s blind auditions. I can’t wait until I finally air. Who have been your favorites so far I wonder? I think everyone has been amazing. Season 3 of “The Voice” is sure to be a great success. How about my roomy Collin McLaughlin???? It was a wild world for sure. Keep tuning in and I hope you enjoy the show as much as I do!